Membership Criteria

Fellow

Licensed osteopathic physicians certified in pediatrics by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics or the American Board of Pediatrics. Fellows may vote on all governance issues, hold elective office, and serve on all ACOP committees.Annual Dues: $400

Associate

Licensed osteopathic physicians who have completed a pediatric training program acceptable to the ACOP Executive Council. Associate members may vote on all governance matters, hold elective office, and serve on all ACOP committees.Annual Dues: $400

General

Licensed osteopathic physicians who have a personal interest in pediatrics. General members may not vote or hold elective office, but may serve on all ACOP committees.Annual Dues: $400

Candidate

Interns, residents, and fellows participating in an approved internship or pediatric residency program. Candidate members may not vote or hold elective office, but may serve on all ACOP Committees.Annual Dues: Intern $20 Annual Dues: Resident $30 Annual Dues: Fellow-in-Training $30

Student

Medical students who are attending a college or school of osteopathic medicine and are joining their school’s ACOP Pediatric Student Club. Student members may not vote in ACOP elections, but are encouraged to become active in their club. One-Time Member Fee: $30(included in the $60 required by the Pediatric Student Club)

ACOP Publications

ACOP Members enjoy subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter PULSE and the eJournal publication. eJournal is a valuable teaching portal for students, fellows and attending physicians who strive for a scholarly existence.